Mavericks vs. Hornets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 29

Mavericks vs. Hornets Game Info

• Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
• Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: American Airlines Center -- Dallas, Texas
• Coverage: FDSSE, KFAA, and WSOC 9

The Charlotte Hornets (20-28) are 4.5-point favorites as they try to extend a three-game road winning streak when they visit the Dallas Mavericks (19-28) on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at American Airlines Center. The contest airs at 8:30 p.m. ET on FDSSE, KFAA, and WSOC 9. The point total in the matchup is set at 228.5.

Mavericks vs. Hornets Odds & Spread

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Mavericks vs. Hornets Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Hornets win (52.8%)

Mavericks vs. Hornets Betting Trends

• The Hornets have covered the spread in a matchup 28 times this season (28-20-0).
• The Mavericks have played 47 games, with 20 wins against the spread.
• Hornets games have gone over the total 19 times out of 47 chances this season.
• Mavericks games this season have hit the over 46.8% of the time (22 out of 47 games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, Charlotte has played worse when playing at home, covering 12 times in 22 home games, and 16 times in 26 road games.
• The Hornets have exceeded the total in a lower percentage of games at home (36.4%) than road games (42.3%).
• Against the spread, Dallas has been better at home (14-12-1) than away (6-14-0).
• Looking at the over/under, Mavericks games have finished over more frequently at home (13 of 27, 48.1%) than on the road (nine of 20, 45%).

Hornets Leaders

• Miles Bridges' numbers on the season are 18.6 points, 6.1 boards and 3.5 assists per game, shooting 45.1% from the field and 34% from downtown, with an average of 2.3 made treys.
• Kon Knueppel averages 18.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists, shooting 48.3% from the floor and 42.1% from beyond the arc, with 3.3 made 3-pointers per contest (seventh in league).
• LaMelo Ball averages 19 points, 4.8 rebounds and 7.6 assists, shooting 40.6% from the field and 36.3% from downtown, with 3.3 made 3-pointers per contest (seventh in league).
• Moussa Diabate averages 8.4 points, 8.5 boards and 1.4 assists, shooting 64.4% from the field.
• Brandon Miller is averaging 20.5 points, 3.5 assists and 4.4 boards.

Mavericks Leaders

• Per game, Cooper Flagg provides the Mavericks 18.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists. He also averages 1.3 steals and 0.7 blocks.
• The Mavericks receive 14.7 points per game from Naji Marshall, plus 4.9 boards and 3 assists.
• The Mavericks are getting 14.3 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game from P.J. Washington.
• The Mavericks get 13.2 points per game from Max Christie, plus 3.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists.
• The Mavericks are receiving 12.5 points, 3 boards and 3.7 assists per game from Brandon Williams.

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